This
weeks league match was an important point in SU II's season. With last weeks
defeat in the cup to troon still fresh in our minds a win and only a win
would be enough today.
'Supersub' Curran come back
to the team this week, but offsetting rather than setting on this occasion. This left
'disco' in that place we all love, in the middle. The rest of the squad all
lined up in their usual positions and were supported on and from the bench
by gangster, umy and callum (no nickname yet, suggestions welcome).
We got off to a good start and took a convincing lead in the first, but some
tough serving and scramble defence from NUVOC brought the set to an exciting
climax. Ultimately nerve and some decent hitting from the outside proved
stronger from Su. This momentum almost carried through to the second and
third sets uninterupted, however the usual ebbs and flows of a match left
both the second and third sets close.
The difference on the day for the 3-0 scoreline for Su was the system and
our ability to stick to it. Sure there were moments of both triumph and
failure in our execution, but at the crucial moments we stuck together and
worked as a team, played the system and won. A stark contrast to being
almost punch drunk against troon. We need to remember those moments of
adversity and concentrate on what is needed at that time. When we do, we
will beat the troons of the league. We work harder than anyone, weve just
got to show it when it matters.
Well done also to the team in the 4th and 5th sets. With all supporting
players appearing and nearly carrying off the 5-0 win we were looking for.
The 1st team travelling support said their highlights were gangsters
outright kill from 4 and Umy forgetting he was the a setter for a moment.
All in all a good victory and a good day for Su. More prescribed by the
doctor for next week!
